Translation of documents question

[simario25 0]

Can anyone who is well versed in English and the alternate language translate the documents and as long as they are Notarized it's all good, or does it have to be done by someone who is an officlal document translator, if there is such a thing? The documents I am referring to are receipts and such being sent as proof of having met my fiance.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

[ariel_2005 0]

i think it would look more professional if is done by an official document translator.... good luck

[lucyrich 19]

If submitting to the USCIS with an original petition, you're governed by the USCIS rules, which say that anyone can do the translation. Notarization is not required. The person doing the translation has to self-certify that he/she has the required language ability and that the translation is true and correct. See the USCIS general tips page, which can be found by going to their forms/fees page, clicking on the general directions link, and then clicking on the general tips page. If you're lucky and my html works, you may be able to get their by clicking this link (I personally translated a birth certificate for our own petition, and all went well.)

If submitting a translation to a consulate for an interview, different rules will apply. Most consulates won't require tranlations of documents in either English or the official language of the host country where the consulate is located. In those rare circumstances where a translation IS required, you'll have to contact the consulate for their rules, because they vary widely. Depending on the consulate, notarization may be needed, or they may want you to hire someone from an approved list, or someone with certain qualifications.